Carl Richardson

Carl Richardson obituary, Hamlet, NC

Carl Richardson

Carl Richardson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory - Hamlet on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Carl Franklin Richardson, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
He was born May 30, 1946, in Hamlet, son of the late Baxter Richardson and Ella Mae Campbell Richardson.
Carl worked with Richmond County Schools as a math and science teacher for more than 30 years. He enjoyed teaching and guiding students throughout his career. He loved sports, especially Duke athletics and the Atlanta Braves, and in earlier years, he enjoyed playing the game of golf. He was a very unselfish gentleman and loved his family dearly.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Altman; and brother, Allison Richardson.
Left to cherish Carl's memories are his wife, Mary Jo Outlaw Richardson of the home; son, Eric Altman of Rockingham; and grandson, Drew Altman.
Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am at Richmond County Memorial Park, with interment to follow the service.
Memorials may be made in Carl's memory to: Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. US Hwy. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
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Corinne Watson

July 7, 2025

Carl Richardson was one of my favorite teachers at Richmond Senior High School. He knew how to reach his students. I was thrilled when he asked me to paint a life size portrait of him dressed as a Richmond Raider football player. He put this painting up in his classroom. I was also blessed to have Carl and Mary Jo as neighbors later in life. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Jo and family.

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July 7, 2025

My heart was sad to hear of Carl's passing. He and I shared a dorm room for two years.He was a great roommate and greater friend.Should you wish to speak to me call 423 284 1698.Paul Matthews from Hamlet

Susannah Stewart

July 6, 2025

Dear Mary Jo & Eric,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of visiting with him at Janie Belle's house with his much loved dog sitting in his lap. We are thinking of you-

Love,

Susannah (Peachy's great-niece), Gary, and Joshua

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